Possum Kingdom

POSSUM KINGDOM TRAIL RUN – Saturday April 11, 2015 – Graford, Texas

The Possum Kingdom Trail Run occurs on the highly varied and beautiful outdoor environment within the Possum Kingdom Lake Hike & Bike Trail System located 90 miles West of central Dallas/Ft. Worth metroplex. (A short drive northwest of Mineral Wells, Texas)

This scamper will challenge with its varied terrain that includes mostly run-friendly double-wide trail along with a few short sections of sigletrack. You will experience a number of fun climbs that will provide breathtaking views of Possum Kingdom Lake. Expect a few rocks, a few roots, and plenty of trail running goodness!

All of the time, energy and detail that you, your team and the volunteers put into your races are definitely noticed and very much appreciated. I will never take it for granted and loved every minute! Many of us would never have the chance were it not for events such as this and you all do an amazing job!

Brenda N.Possum Kingdom

Awesome race, guys. Thanks for all your hard work putting it together. Was my first trail race and I'm already excited for the next one!

Heather G.Possum Kingdom

Loved the race and all the good energy. The respect for nature, runners and volunteers was beautiful. First trail race - now I'm hooked!!

Tina L.Possum Kingdom

RACE INFORMATION

DATE: Saturday April 11, 2015

DISTANCE: 20 km, 56 km, 52 mile

**Course distance measured with a Rolatape Professional Series measuring wheel. Yes the distances may be a little goofy, but we kind of like it that way…And the distances are accurate!

12-and-UNDER KIDS FUN RUN: We will have a free 12-and-under kids fun run! It will be a .40 mile loop around the Bug Beach area. Our youth will run one or two loops depending on their age. Must have parent sign waiver and pick up a luck bib number at packet pickup. Time – 8:05 am

**Payment is with credit card or through your PayPal account. If you desire to pay with credit card AND you have a PayPal account, the email address and credit card number used at check-out must NOT be linked/associated with that PayPal account.

**You can pay with credit card within your PayPal account if the account doesn’t have enough funds to pay for the transaction.

CUP-FREE AID STATIONS: We are very excited to be a cup-free racing event! In an effort to reduce our environmental impact (garbage creation, volunteer garbage pickup, etc), all aid stations will be cup-free. Please bring your own water bottle or hydration system. Yeah Earth!

Note: Campsites are first come, first serve. Note, I have yet to see more than a couple tents. Also no water hook-ups or electricity at any of the campsites.

North D&D (Use Area #4) – Approx. 75 campsites. New facilities (bathrooms/showers). Playground. Some trees. Top recommendation if you want a few amenities. Within a couple miles of start/finish (Bug Beach)

Sandy Beach (Use Area #6) – Approx. 45 campsites. New facilities (bathrooms/showers). Playground. More exposed. Within a couple miles of start/finish (Bug Beach)

Here is a great map courtesy of the Possum Kingdom Chamber of Commerce that showcases camping, lodging, and dining options within a stone’s throw to the race site (or at least very close ) – Possum Kingdom: Lodging, Dining, Camping Map (pdf file)

Interested in a FREE EBA adventure for you, friend, or that unknown dude or dudette over by that big tree? Check out the Volunteer page on how you can support fellow runners and take home some completely transferable EBA discounts.

Be part of the EBA Volunteer tribe! We are extremely grateful for your support!

FINISHER’S GIFT and AWARDS:

All finishers will receive a usable finisher’s gift.

Fast Feet gift awards for 52 mile, 55 km, and 20 km race:

Top 3 male and female finishers

Top male and female in age group 29-and-under

Top male and female in age group 30-39

Top male and female in age group 40-49

Top male and female in age group 50-59

Top male and female in age group 60+

*No stacking of awards. Overall awards assigned first. Then age group awards. The gift award would roll down to the next person.

OTHER BORING BUT TRUE DETAILS:

All refunds will deduct a $10 processing fee.

Entry fees are non-refundable after March 15.

Entry fees are non-refundable, including the event of inclement weather.

If something occurs that threatens the safety of the event, the event will be altered if reasonable possible, or the event may be delayed or canceled.